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Auschwitz:

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches

Captivity survivors and a bereaved father join Holocaust survivor in torch-lighting ceremony at Auschwitz, reflecting on loss, faith, and resilience.

Captivity survivors, bereaved father light memorial torches

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March of the Living in Auschwitz

50 Holocaust survivors from Israel and around the world to lead the 2026 March of the Living alongside survivors of antisemitic shooting attacks from the US, UK, and Australia.

March of the Living in Auschwitz

March of the Living

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece

Former hostage Agam Berger performs a solo violin piece of “The Town Is Burning" at the central ceremony in Birkenau as part of the March of the Living.

Former hostage Agam Berger performs solo violin piece

Hostage survivors to participate in March of the Living

A delegation of Holocaust and Hamas hostage survivors will join the March of the Living in Poland, following concern of cancelation due to the war.

Hostage survivors to participate in March of the Living

Israel will not join March of the Living due to war

Due to the security situation and restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport, some 1,000 Israelis and 60 Holocaust survivors will not march this year from Auschwitz to Birkenau.

Israel will not join March of the Living due to war

After the visit to Auschwitz:

Ori Megidish and Shai Abramson lead Havdalah ceremony

IDF lookout Ori Megidish, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, and Chief Military Cantor Shai Abramson lead the Havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of the "Israeli Shabbat" initiative held as part of the March of the Living.

Ori Megidish and Shai Abramson lead Havdalah ceremony

Religious Zionist Party Chair:

'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Yehuda Vald, director general of the Religious Zionist Party, went on the March of the Living with the flag he took to Gaza and Lebanon.

'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Moving:

Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Daniel Weiss, who lost both his parents in the October 7th Massacre, and former hostage Agam Berger performed the song 'Shir L'Maalot' at the March of the Living in Poland.

Captivity survivor and 10.7 orphan take the stage in Auschwitz

Keith Siegel pleads:

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now'

After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.

'We Must Bring Omri Back Now'

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Captivity and Holocaust survivors march together in Aushwitz

Marking 80 years since liberation, Israeli President Herzog and Polish President Duda to lead March of the Living alongside 80 Holocaust survivors and 10 freed October 7 hostages.

Captivity and Holocaust survivors march together in Aushwitz

Eli Sharabi in Auschwitz:

'The Jewish people will exist forever'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi joined the March of the Living, spoke near the Auschwitz crematoria and called for the release of all 59 hostages remaining.

'The Jewish people will exist forever'

At Main March of the Living:

Ex-hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together

The October 7 Delegation to the March of the Living will be led by Menomadin Foundation Founder and President Haim Taib and World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

Ex-hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together

YU President to Arutz Sheva:

'There is a wave of Jews leaving so-called elite universities'

YU Pres. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, tells Arutz Sheva about his March of the Living trip to Poland with presidents of US universities, 'to make them understand the lessons of the Holocaust and recognize that the Jews come first, but others are next. '

'There is a wave of Jews leaving so-called elite universities'

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March of the Living begins at Auschwitz

Six Holocaust survivors who were affected by the October 7 massacre join the March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

March of the Living begins at Auschwitz

Hitler's book found in Gaza displayed at March of the Living

Davidi Ben Zion, KKL-JNF representative at the March of the Living in Budapest, shows to participants the copy of "Mein Kampf" which was found during in the house of a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis.

Hitler's book found in Gaza displayed at March of the Living

Holocaust and 7/10 survivor:

I won't be a refugee in my own country

Pres. Herzog hosts March of the Living Representatives, Kindertransport survivors, including elderly resident of Kibbutz Zikim, displaced following Hamas massacre. 'I will not be a refugee in my country - I want to return to Kibbutz Zikim.'

I won't be a refugee in my own country

Jewish and proud:

Oldest journalist in the world celebrates 100th birthday

Walter Bingham, the Jewish man who holds the record for being the oldest journalist in the world, turned 100 today.

Oldest journalist in the world celebrates 100th birthday

Rapper Meek Mill:

'I’ll spread the word about what I’ve seen at Auschwitz’

American rapper says after being part of March of the Living he intends to explain to the African American community about the Holocaust.

'I’ll spread the word about what I’ve seen at Auschwitz’

Brock Pierce visits Auschwitz in tribute to survivor friend

American cryptocurrency entrepreneur describes visiting the former death camp as an emotional experience that was deeply unsettling.

Brock Pierce visits Auschwitz in tribute to survivor friend

Miss World 2021 participates in March of the Living

Polish model Karolina Bielawska visits Auschwitz for third time, calls for people to visit to remember what happened during Holocaust.

Miss World 2021 participates in March of the Living

Moroccans and Bahrainis participate in March of the Living

Young people from Arab nations plan to take what they've learned at Auschwitz to educate family and friends in their countries.

Moroccans and Bahrainis participate in March of the Living

Police at March of the Living:

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

Officers from the Port Authority of NY/NJ and NJ State Police visit Auschwitz marking Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

13,000 join March of the Living to Auschwitz-Birkenau

40 Holocaust survivors lead March of the Living on 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

13,000 join March of the Living to Auschwitz-Birkenau

Arab delegation takes part in March of the Living in Poland

Sharaka delegation from Morocco, Bahrain, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, and Israel joins Holocast Remembrance Day event.

Arab delegation takes part in March of the Living in Poland

Ambassadors bring bipartisan message to Auschwitz

Amb. Thomas Nides and former Amb. David Friedman speak about representing the fight against antisemitism by remembering the Holocaust.

Ambassadors bring bipartisan message to Auschwitz

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March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau

Dozens of Holocaust survivors lead the annual March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau. 35th annual event to be held at Auschwitz.

March of the Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau

5,000 marchers join Budapest's March of the Living

Hundreds will join the March of the Living in Poland together with 10,000 participants from around the world.

5,000 marchers join Budapest's March of the Living

March of the Living director awarded Order of Canada

Eli Rubenstein given honor for devotion to Holocaust education.

March of the Living director awarded Order of Canada

Current, former US Amb. to Israel to lead March of the Living

Ambassadors Thomas Nides and David Friedman to highlight bipartisan support for Israel by leading 2023 March of the Living.

Current, former US Amb. to Israel to lead March of the Living

In historic first, Holocaust survivor to tell her story in Dubai

84 years since Kristallnacht, commemoration events to be held in Jerusalem, Vienna, and Dubai.

In historic first, Holocaust survivor to tell her story in Dubai

From SOUL to SOLE:

Urgent preservation of the children’s shoes at Auschwitz

More than 8,000 shoes stored at the camp found to be rapidly disintegrating with the passage of time.

Urgent preservation of the children’s shoes at Auschwitz

Marching through the death camps as an Arab

For the first time, a representative of the UAE participates in the March of the Living alongside the ambassador of March of the Living UAE.

Marching through the death camps as an Arab

Jerusalem Mayor:

'We marched from Auschwitz to Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion addresses March of the Living at Auschwitz, recalls the members of his family who were murdered by the Nazis.

'We marched from Auschwitz to Jerusalem'

Herzog:

'We will not allow the world to forget the Holocaust'

President Isaac Herzog addresses the March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'We will not allow the world to forget the Holocaust'

Watch: 2022's March of the Living

March of the Living begins in Poland, with eight Holocaust survivors present - possibly for the last time.

Watch: 2022's March of the Living

Polish President to lead March of the Living

Polish Pres. Duda will lead the 2022 International March of the Living, marching alongside Holocaust survivors and Ukrainian war refugees.

Polish President to lead March of the Living

Victims of antisemitism to join March of the Living to Auschwitz

Jewish Agency to lead delegation of Jews who were targeted in antisemitic attacks in US, UK, France, Germany, Turkey, India, Argentina.

Victims of antisemitism to join March of the Living to Auschwitz

A First:

Evangelical Trump advisor to participate in March of the Living

Former Trump advisor Mike Evans tapped to join March of the Living, along with Jerusalem mayor.

Evangelical Trump advisor to participate in March of the Living

Ukrainian refugees to take part in March of the Living

Under the shadow of war in Europe, one of the world’s most prominent Holocaust commemoration events will include refugees from Ukraine.

Ukrainian refugees to take part in March of the Living

UAE to join March of the Living

For the first time ever, the United Arab Emirates will send representatives to join the March of the Living.

UAE to join March of the Living

Ukrainian refugees to join this year's March of the Living

First in-person post-COVID Holocaust commemoration march to feature Ukrainian refugees.

Ukrainian refugees to join this year's March of the Living

March of the Living returns - with just eight survivors

Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler asks, 'How much worse will it be when survivors are no more than a distant memory?'

March of the Living returns - with just eight survivors

'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'

To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism.

'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'

Fauci receives award from Holocaust remembrance group

Dr. Anthony Fauci cites Maimonides after being honored by March of the Living on Yom HaShoah.

Fauci receives award from Holocaust remembrance group

Live: The 2021 virtual March of the Living

As Covid-19 continues plaguing the world, the March of the Living reflects on the courage of the medical community during the Holocaust.

Live: The 2021 virtual March of the Living

Global medical industry leaders join March of the Living

Pfizer CEO, Teva Pharmaceuticals CEO and Dr. Anthony Fauci will join annual Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration.

Global medical industry leaders join March of the Living

Let There Be Light: World Leaders and Houses of Worship unite

Thousands take part in #LetThereBeLight interfaith initiative from dozens of countries and hundreds of Houses of Worship from diverse faiths

Let There Be Light: World Leaders and Houses of Worship unite

NY & Bahrain synagogues to remember Kristallnacht, together

Synagogues in New York & Bahrain twin for historic March of the Living “Let There be Light” Kristallnacht program.

NY & Bahrain synagogues to remember Kristallnacht, together

"Lessons of Kristallnacht have not been learned"

World Chair of March of the Living: "82 years have since passed and synagogues are still burning, windows are still being smashed."

"Lessons of Kristallnacht have not been learned"

The Virtual March of the Living

Thousands of digital posters projected onto infamous Auschwitz gate and Israel's Habima Theater ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Virtual March of the Living

March of the Living postponed due to coronavirus

Organizers say they are working to launch a 'Never Means Never' campaign in communities around the world.

March of the Living postponed due to coronavirus

Coronavirus appears in Poland, March of the Living fate unclear

Schools begin to cancel their participation in April March of the Living after first case of Coronavirus reported in Poland.

Coronavirus appears in Poland, March of the Living fate unclear

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world came to celebrate Israel Independence Day

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Canadian Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger at the March of the Living.

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

Keren Hayesod World Chairman praises refusal to ignore anti-Semitism around the world, says young leaders will 'move away from hatred.'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

The blind marched at The March of the Living

Arutz Sheva reporter speaks to delegation of blind people who marched in the March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

The blind marched at The March of the Living

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at March of the Living: We must show the entire world that we exist and that we are eternal.

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

UK Football Clubs visit the Auschwitz death camp

Arutz Sheva speaks with players from the Chelsea Football Club who attended March of the Living as part of campaign against anti-Semitism.

UK Football Clubs visit the Auschwitz death camp

Let millenials lead the war on Antisemitism

Let millenials lead the war on Antisemitism

Greek Archbishop: 'Birkenau - a symbol of radical evil'

Watch: Eastern Orthodox Archbishop of Constantinople, speaks at the 2019 March of the Living

Greek  Archbishop:  'Birkenau - a symbol of radical evil'